LoopCAD is available in three different editions to better match your needs. The
available OEM Add-ons work seamlessly with all editions of LoopCAD. For a list of
functionality and new features in each edition, view the Feature Comparison PDF. The
Video Demo provides a quick introduction, and the
Tutorial lessons provide a much more in-depth look.

Floorplan Drawing

Creating floorplan drawings is very fast using the predefined rooms, doors, windows
and other objects. Rooms can be resized by dragging the walls or corners, and they
are easily docked together to create complex floor plans. The room shapes can be
quickly edited to create very complex shapes, and you can also use the freehand
drawing tools to create more complex shapes. LoopCAD also allows you to import an
existing AutoCAD*, PDF** or scanned drawings to use as a template.

Automated Circuit Drawing

LoopCAD automatically generates circuits for the rooms in your project. Simply drop
a Circuit Entry object where you want the circuits to start, and LoopCAD takes care
of the rest. It automatically designs around obstructions, like stairs, cabinets
or kitchen islands. Easily edit the settings to change the pattern type, rotation,
number of circuits, or tube spacing options. And use the powerful Layout Gallery
tool to quickly select the best pattern for your design. For room geometries too
complex for automated circuits, the freehand circuit tools let you quickly draw
the exact circuits that you want.

Hydronic Calculations

The hydronic calculations that are critical to your radiant system design are
performed automatically. And the Radiant Design view provides an easy way to
analyze and optimize your design.

Panel heat outputs

Surface temperatures

Panel temperatures

Water temperatures – supply and differential

Flow rates and head losses

Controllability/Issues

Snowmelt Design

Snowmelt system design is now directly supported in LoopCAD. Draw snowmelt areas,
generate circuits, calculate loads and temperatures in much the same way as you
do for radiant heating systems. Calculations are based on ASHRAE methods.

3D CAD Views

LoopCAD generates 3D views of your building that you draw in 2D. The new 3D
views are a powerful aide for ensuring accurate heat load calculations, and are
also very effective for communicating your design work. Validation of the placement
and sizing of windows, doors and walls is made much faster and more precise with
the 3D views.

OEM Compatibility

LoopCAD 2014 is able to import custom Add-ons from select equipment and system manufacturers
(OEM’s). Not only can you design your circuit layouts, perform load calculations,
and generate all hydronic data, you can also generate a complete materials list
from your selected OEM. The OEM’s design recommendations and data are also built
in to the Add-on for you.

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